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Proper use of the Heating and

Cooling system can make the

interior dry and comfortable, and

keep the windows clear for best

visibility.

MODE CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION

BUTTON

AIR

What Each Control Does

CONDITIONING

SWITCH

Fan Control Dial

Turning this dial clockwise increases

the fan's speed, which increases air

flow.

FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

Temperature Control Dial

Turning this dial clockwise increases

the temperature of the air flow.

Recirculation Button

This button controls the source of

the air going into the system. When

the indicator in this button is lit, air

from the vehicle's interior is sent

through the system again (Recircula-

tion mode). When the indicator is off,

air is brought in from outside the

vehicle (Fresh Air mode).

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button

This button turns the air condi-

tioning ON and OFF. The indicator

in the button lights when the A/C is

on.

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Mode Control Dial

Use the MODE control dial to select

the vents the air flows from.

Air flows from the center

and corner vents in the dashboard.

Air flow is divided between

the vents in the dashboard and the

floor vents.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

Air flow is divided between

the floor vents and the clef roster

vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the defroster

vents at the base of the windshield.

When you select

the system

automatically switches to Fresh Air

mode and turns on the A/C.

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Vent Controls

How to Use the System

This section covers how to set up the

system controls for ventilation,

heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and

defrosting.

SIDE VENT

CENTER VENT

The engine must be running for the

heater and air conditioning to

Open

Close

generate hot and cold air. The heater

uses engine coolant to warm the air.

If the engine is cold, it will be several

minutes before you feel warm air

coming from the system.

The air conditioning does not rely on

engine temperature.

You can adjust the direction of the

air coming from the dashboard vents

by moving the tab in the center of

each vent up-and-down and side-to-

side.

The vents in the corners of the

dashboard can be opened and closed

with the dials next to them.

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It is best to leave the system in Fresh

Air mode under almost all conditions.

Keeping the system in Recirculation

mode, particularly with the A/C off,

can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to Recirculation mode when

you are driving through smoky or

dusty conditions, then switch back to

Fresh Air mode when the condition

clears.

AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH

MODE CONTROL

DIAL

FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL

The outside air intakes for the

heating and cooling system are at

the base of the windshield. Keep

these clear of leaves and other

debris.

1. Turn the temperature control dial

Ventilation

all the way to the left.

Make sure the A/C is off.

The flow-through ventilation system

draws in outside air, circulates it

2. Select

and Fresh Air mode.

through the interior, then exhausts it

through vents near the rear window.

3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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MODE CONTROL DIAL

ToCoolwithA/C

1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the

button. The light in the button

should come on when a fan speed

is selected.

RECIRCULATION

BUTTON

2. Make sure the temperature

control dial is all the way to the left.

3. Select

AIR

CONDITIONING

SWITCH

4. If the outside air is humid, select

Recirculation mode. If the outside

air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.

Set the fan to the desired speed.

REAR

DEFOGGER

SWITCH

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

FAN CONTROL DIAL

Air conditioning places an extra load

If the interior is very warm from

being parked in the sun, you can cool

it down more rapidly by setting up

the controls this way:

When the interior has cooled down

to a more comfortable temperature,

close the windows and set the

controls as described for normal

cooling.

on the engine. Watch the engine

coolant temperature gauge (see page

57) when driving in stop-and-go

traffic or climbing a long, steep hill.

If it moves near the red zone, turn

off the A/C until the gauge reads

normally.

1. Start the engine.

2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the

button. Make sure the tempera-

ture control dial is all the way to

the left.

3. Set the fan to maximum speed.

4. Open the windows partially. Select

and Fresh Air mode.

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To Heat

To warm the interior:

To Defogand Defrost

To remove fog from the inside of the

windows:

To Heat and Dehumidify with Air

Conditioning

Air conditioning, as it cools, removes

moisture from the air. When used in

combination with the heater, it

makes the interior warm and dry.

1. Start the engine.

2. Select

3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

4. Adjust the warmth of the air with

the temperature control dial.

1. Switch the fan on.

2. Select

and Fresh Air mode.

When you select

the

system automatically switches to

Fresh Air mode and turns on the

A/C.

1. Switch the fan on.

2. Turn on the air conditioning.

3. Select

and Fresh Air mode.

3. Adjust the temperature control

dial so the air flow from the

defroster vents feels warm.

4. Turn on the rear window defogger

to help clear the rear window.

When you switch to another mode

4. Adjust the temperature control

dial so the mixture of heated and

cooled air feels comfortable.

This setting is suitable for all driving

conditions whenever the outside

temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

from

the A /C stays on.

Press the A/C button to turn it off.

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To remove exterior frost or ice from

the windshield and side windows

after the vehicle has been sitting out

in cold weather:

MODE CONTROL DIAL

1. Start the engine.

2. Select

When you select

the

system automatically switches to

Fresh Air mode and turns on the

A/C.

RECIRCULATION

BUTTON

AIR

3. Switch the fan and temperature

controls to maximum.

CONDITIONING

SWITCH

REAR

DEFOGGER

SWITCH

To rapidly remove exterior frost or

ice from the windshield (on very cold

days), first select the Recirculation

mode. Once the windshield is clear,

select the Fresh Air mode to avoid

fogging the windows.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

FAN CONTROL DIAL

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To Turn Everything Off

These settings direct all the air flow

to the defroster vents at the base of

the windshield and the side window

defroster vents. The air flow will get

warmer and clear the windows faster

as the engine warms up. You can

close the side vents with the dial

beside each vent. This will send

more warm air to the windshield

defroster vents.

To shut off the system temporarily,

turn the fan speed and temperature

control dials all the way to the left.

You should shut the system

completely off only for the first few

minutes of driving in cold weather,

until the engine coolant warms up

enough to operate the heater. Keep

the fan on at all other times so stale

air does not build up in the interior.

For safety, make sure you have a

clear view through all the windows

before driving away.

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